Upcoming Events
Church & Society - New Members Welcome!
Church & Society welcomes new members!
Come out to our next meeting on Monday, September 15th at 6pm in the Catley Library.
We discuss, address issues that affect church and community, Social Principles of UMC, Climate Justice, Racial Justice, Food Insecurities, Homelessness and more.
UWIF - Spiritual Growth Retreat
United Women in Faith (UWIF) is hosting a spiritual growth retreat!
This retreat is open to all women - even if you are not part of UWIF.
We will gather at Simpson United Methodist Church at 907 Centerville Road in Wilmington, DE from 9:00am until 3:00pm.
The theme of this retreat is EXTRAORDINARY FAITH. You won't want to miss this event hosted by the Delaware District United Women in Faith!
Please register via the registration link: https://pendel-reg.brtapp.com/UWFRetreat by September 12th!
If you have any questions, please reach out to Asbury’s leadership team for UWIF or Deaconess Ruth Campbell
Lunch & Learn
Church & Society presents the first Lunch & Learn of the fall!
All are welcome to join us in the Mackey Room following the 11am Festive service for a light lunch and to hear from this month’s speaker.
More details to come.
ASP Kickoff Meeting
Asbury/Appalachia Service Project is starting off their year!
Those returning as well as high school students and adults interested in going on ASP’s mission trip to Appalachia in the summer should all attend this meeting!
1pm*-2pm in Fellowship Hall
*1pm – anyone new to ASP who has not been a part of the ministry in the past (youth must have a parent attend)
1:30pm – all returning ASP’ers
Contact Dale Cropper if you have any questions or need further information
410.430.3164
Youth Group
Here’s what’s happening at Youth Group:
Dinner will be hotdogs and mac&cheese with sides
We’ll be meeting with Asbury’s Communications Coordinator, Mary Beth Gicking, to work on a design for Asbury’s youth!
We’ll play some card games and chat about Philippians 4:13 (NIV)
‘I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”
Fall Lay Academy
If you’re looking to become a Certified Lay Servant in the UMC or to maintain your certified status - these classes are for you!
Registrations are due by September 15th - no registrations will be accepted on opening night!
Click here for the registration form and information on all available Monday and Saturday classes.
Pollinator Garden - Fall Clean Up
Come help clean up our Pollinator Gardens to prepare them for the cold weather ahead!
The Pollinator Gardens are located in Asbury’s South Parking Lot.
They are maintained by Church & Society and other volunteers.
Gloves and some tools will be available - bring your own if you prefer!
Weather permitting
Water, coffee, and donuts will be available!!
Salisbury Zoo Clean-Up
We’ll be meeting at the Salisbury Zoo to help keepers and maintenance staff.
More info to come!
Reach out to Suzy Creel with any questions or if you’re interested at suzy@asburyweb.org
3rd Grade Bibles
3rd Grade Bibles will be presented at the 8:45am CAYR service in Fellowship Hall.
This gift is made possible by the generous donation of the Holloway family, in memory of Marianna Holloway.
Bishop Easterling Visiting
Bishop Easterling will be visiting each district in the Peninsula-Delaware Conference this fall to meet with clergy and laity for a time of sharing, listening, and connection. As we begin a new appointment year and build new relationships, these gatherings will be vital moments of unity and vision.
Salisbury is part of the Lower Shore District within the Pen-Del Conference
Bishop Easterling will be visiting the Lower Shore District on September 28th at 4pm at the following location:
St Luke-Hebron
8034 Levin Dashiell Rd
Hebron, MD
21830
If you’d like to learn more about the Pen-Del conference, click here.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Pastor Chelsea at chelsea@asburyweb.org
World Communion Sunday - ONE SERVICE
There is only one combined service on October 5th!
We’re getting together in ONE service for World Communion Sunday.
Where? The Sanctuary
All are welcome!
Potluck to follow
ASP Car Wash Fundraiser
Get your car washed while supporting Asbury’s ASP team!
At Asbury, ASP stands for Asbury Service Project as well as Appalachia Service Project.
Asbury has sent teams to Appalachia for over 50 years and a beautiful ministry has grown in our own community thanks to this mission trip.
ASP supports our local neighbors by serving each month at the Christian Shelter and building wheelchair ramps with Chesapeake Housing Mission.
Funds raised at this Car Wash will go towards the mission trip to Appalachia in June.
You can have your car washed before, during, or after your worship service of choice! Valet service is available by the adult volunteers with ASP!
Thank you for your support!
Hymn Festival with Trinity & Bethesda
All are welcome to join us in Asbury’s Sanctuary to hear the beautiful music shared by Asbury’s Chancel Choir teamed up with Choirs from Trinity UMC and Bethesda UMC.
Ignite Fall Bonfire at Pecometh
Pecometh and Pen-Del Young People’s Ministries invite you to gather for a cozy fall evening full of campfire fun, community, and connection. Whether you’re bringing your youth group, family, or friends, this event is the perfect way to experience camp in the cool autumn air—with colorful leaves, warm s’mores, and joyful worship.
Contact Ms.Suzy at suzy@asburyweb.org
Ms.Suzy can provide a ride to Pecometh on a first come-first serve basis!
Trunk-or-Treat
The Asbury Parking lot facing Rt. 13 will have some fun cars with trunks full of treats!
Volunteers decorate their trunks and hand out candy as a safe alternative to trick-or-treating.
All are welcome!
Interested in volunteering? Have any questions? Contact Heather Harmon at heather@asburyweb.org
ASP Pancake Breakfast
The first pancake breakfast of the year is finally here!!
Come to the Fellowship Hall to enjoy some fresh-made breakfast prepared and served by our ASP team!
Donations are welcome and go towards the mission trip to Appalachia in June.
Please note the time frame of 10am to 1pm is an estimate.
Youth Sunday
Come support our youth at all three of our services today!
8am EMA in Sanctuary
8:45am CAYR in Fellowship Hall
11am Festive in Sanctuary
Thanksgiving Service
Asbury is teaming up with Bethesda and Trinity for a Thanksgiving Service.
This service will take place in the Sanctuary at Asbury UMC.
Let’s worship and give thanks together.
ASP Pancake Breakfast
Another ASP Pancake Breakfast is here and delicious!
Come to the Fellowship Hall to enjoy some fresh-made breakfast prepared and served by our ASP team!
Donations are welcome and go towards the mission trip to Appalachia in June.
Please note the time frame of 10am to 1pm is an estimate.
Blue Christmas
A worship experience for all those for whom this time of year is difficult; for whatever reason.
Join us in the Sanctuary at 7pm.
Behold, Your Lord Comes to You - A Chancel Choir Christmas Program
Asbury’s Chancel Choir would like to present ‘Behold, Your Lord Comes to You’
Please join us in the Sanctuary to celebrate in joyful song as Christmas and the celebration of Jesus’ birth approaches.
Christmas Eve at Asbury
Christmas Eve at Asbury includes 3 services:
4pm Family Friendly Service in the Sanctuary
A convenient time for families
Melody Makers, Cherub Choir, and Kingdom Kids will be sharing their music
Enjoy a retelling of the nativity
7pm CAYR Christmas
formatted like our informal Come As You Are service
Come to a Christmas Eve service in your Christmas Pajamas if you’d like (come as you are for real!)
10pm Lessons & Carols
Like the title suggests, full of lessons and carols
See the Sanctuary in the beauty of night and candlelight
All services include Communion and ‘Silent Night’ by Candlelight
Combined 10am Worship Service
Instead of our usual 3 worship services, today we all gather together for one 10am service in the Sanctuary.
ASP Sunday School Assembly
Asbury’s ASP team has a fundraising challenge for Sunday School!
We’ll meet in our usual Sunday School classrooms, then head down to Fellowship Hall to find out more about ASP and accept the challenge!
ASP Pancake Breakfast
Did you give up pancakes for New Year’s?
We’re not judging!
You can enjoy some sausage, a fruit cup, and/or some egg casserole instead!
Come to the Fellowship Hall to enjoy some fresh-made breakfast prepared and served by our ASP team!
Donations are welcome and go towards the mission trip to Appalachia in June.
Please note the time frame of 10am to 1pm is an estimate.
ASP Pancake Breakfast
At Asbury, we LOVE pancakes and supporting our ASP team. Don’t you?
Come to the Fellowship Hall to enjoy some fresh-made breakfast prepared and served by our ASP team!
Donations are welcome and go towards the mission trip to Appalachia in June.
Please note the time frame of 10am to 1pm is an estimate.
ASP Pancake Breakfast
Did you give up pancakes for Lent?
No problem! Sundays don’t technically count….
BUT we also have fruit cups, sausage, and egg casserole.
Come to the Fellowship Hall to enjoy some fresh-made breakfast prepared and served by our ASP team!
Donations are welcome and go towards the mission trip to Appalachia in June.
Please note the time frame of 10am to 1pm is an estimate.
Ignite Youth Conference
The Ignite Conference takes place in Ocean City, MD every year and is hosted by the Baltimore-Washington & Peninsula-Delaware Area UMC Conference.
Speakers and Christian Music Artists help create this high-energy worship experience for youth in grades 6 - 12.
Learn more about Ignite here.
For more information and to sign up, reach out to Suzy Creel at suzy@asburyweb.org
ASP Pancake Breakfast
Today is the LAST PANCAKE BREAKFAST until fall!
Savor every bite!
Come to the Fellowship Hall to enjoy some fresh-made breakfast prepared and served by our ASP team!
Donations are welcome and go towards the mission trip to Appalachia in June.
Please note the time frame of 10am to 1pm is an estimate.
ASP Sunday School Assembly
Did Sunday School reach their fundraising goal?
We are eager to find out at today’s Sunday School Assembly with ASP!
Please note: We will be meeting in our Sunday School rooms then heading to Fellowship Hall - where we will dismiss. Thank you!
ASP Commissioning
Join us in the 8:45am Garden Service to commission our ASP Team as they prepare to head out on their mission trip to Appalachia on June 20th.
ASP Sharing Sunday
We’ll be hearing from our ASP team at both the 8:45am Garden Service and the 10am Festive Service about their recent trip to Appalachia.
All are welcome!
Cross Connection
Cross Connection is an organization providing opportunities to serve others.
Through Cross Connection, Asbury will be sending a team of youth and adults on a mission trip to Richmond, VA.
Stay tuned for more information to come.
If you are interested in learning more about Cross Connection, visit their website here.
If you would like to know more about this mission trip with Asbury, please reach out to Suzy Creel at suzy@asburyweb.org
Handbells
An adult Handbell choir is reforming at Asbury UMC, and the first rehearsal is tonight!
College-aged and up are invited to join.
Ringing or music experience is preferred.
Questions? gunner@asburyweb.org
Adult Handchime Choir Interest Session
Are you interested in ringing Handchimes?
There will be an interest session for an Adult Handchime Choir on Wednesday, September 10th at 4pm in the Choir Room.
Sharon Birch will be directing!
If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Gunner Chancey at gunner@asburyweb.org
Please note children in 3rd-5th grade also play handchimes in the Kingdom Kids Choir. More info under Children’s Ministries.
Children's Choirs Resume
Asbury’s Children’s and Kids’ Choirs are back!
4:30pm - 5pm: Melody Makers (ages 3 and 4) in Fox Room
5pm - 5:30pm: Cherub Choir (K - 2nd) in Mackey Room
5:40pm - 6:10pm: Kingdom Kids (3rd - 5th) in Mackey Room *Please note Kingdom Kids has alternating sessions for singing and ringing
All children and kids are welcome to join Asbury’s choirs.
These are free choirs!
Please reach out to Heather Harman with any questions or to sign up your child at heather@asburyweb.org
Youth Group
Youth Group is back!!
Youth in 6th to 12th grades and their families are invited to the first Youth Group gathering of the ‘25-’26 year!
Dinner will be provided: pizza and sides
Youth are welcome to play basketball or cornhole or hang out while Pastor Chelsea and Ms.Suzy get a chance to chat with parents.
We’ll all come together for a game with parents and youth!
Join us in Fellowship Hall from 6pm to 8pm!
Youth Choir
Youth Choir is back at Asbury UMC!
All middle and high students are invited to join in and sing in this new choir directed by Nan Phiefer and accompanied by Gunner Chancey.
Youth Choir meets weekly in the choir room.
Any questions? Reach out to Gunner Chancey at gunner@asburyweb.org
Fall Kick-Off
It’s Fall Kick-off at Asbury UMC!
What does that mean?
It means we’re back to our ‘school year’ Schedule with 3 worship services and the return of the 10am Sunday School hour for all ages!
Worship Services include:
8am - Early Morning Asbury (EMA); a reflective service in the Sanctuary
8:45am - Come As You Are (CAYR); an informal service in the Fellowship Hall
11am - Festive; a formal service in the Sanctuary
This worship schedule occurs September through May.
The Chosen - Youth & Family Study
Youth 6th-12th grade and their families are invited to watch and discuss the TV series “The Chosen.”
Upstairs in the Sunday School rooms 6:30pm-8pm; Thursdays
Back-to-School Bike Night
Join us in Asbury’s South Parking Lot for the 6th Annual Back-to-School Bike Night!
Bring your bike, scooter, skates, etc. and enjoy an evening of fun and togetherness before the school year starts back up!
Contact Heather Harman or Suzy Creel with any questions at heather@asburyweb.org and suzy@asburyweb.org, respectively.
Puppets for Christ - Orientation
If you are:
going into grade 6 or above
interested in learning more about Puppets for Christ
then this Orientation is for YOU!
Meet in the Mackey Room at 7pm. At least one parent must attend with their youth.
You’ve always wanted to be a puppeteer, so what are you waiting for?
Contact Amy Cropper at 410-726-2847 or email to puppetboss@comcast.net if you are interested. An RSVP is encouraged.
If you are interested in joining, but unable to attend this meeting, the leaders request you let Amy know by Monday, September 1st.
Everyone who would like to be in the Puppets for Christ ministry needs to be registered and ready to go by September 8th.
Hope to see you there!
Acolyte & Crucifer Training
Youth in grades 6-8 qualify to be an Acolyte.
Youth in grades 9-12 qualify to be a Crucifer.
Acolytes and Crucifers play an important role in the 11am Festive service each Sunday during our service schedule Sept.-May.
The roles have changed a bit, so it is recommended that all youth take - or re-take - training with Ms.Suzy!
Training begins following the 10am service on August 24th
Contact Ms.Suzy with any questions at suzy@asburyweb.org
Chancel Choir Rehearsals Resume
Chancel Choir resumes rehearsing tonight at 7pm in the choir room.
All who love to sing are welcome to join - all skill levels welcome!
If you have any questions, reach out to Director Gunner Chancey at gunner@asburyweb.org
Please note the next rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, August 27th at 7pm. Then we’ll resume Thursdays in September.
Youth Bible Study
All High School students are welcome to join us for Youth Bible Study from 7pm - 8pm in the Youth Room by Fellowship Hall.
Topic for August: Psalms
Women's Bible Study
All women are welcome to Women’s Bible Study on Tuesdays at 11am in the Mackey Room.
Contact Deaconess Ruth Campbell with any questions at 404 593 3554
Tartu Academic Male (TAM) Choir
All are welcome to listen to the wonderful music of the Tartu Academic Male Choir.
They will be visiting Salisbury, MD on August 18th beginning with a welcoming event by the Tartu Pedestrian Bridge downtown at 1pm.
Their evening concert at Asbury United Methodist Church will be in the Sanctuary at 5:30pm.
Please read below for more information on the TAM Choir:
Tartu Academic Male Choir - 113 years of male choir
Being the oldest male choir to have been continuously singing since the year 1912 (113 years ago), Tartu Academic Male Choir has established its honorable place in Estonian history and choir singing. The everlasting spirit has withstood all the difficulties the history has thrown on its way.
Tartu Academic Male Choir (TAM) is the oldest active men’s chorus in Estonia. Since being established in 1912 it has been a pillar of culture during the brighter, as well as the darker times of the country’s history and has played a major role in developing and preserving male voice choir music. The 113 years of servitude has brought joy to thousands of listeners home and away, bringing the choir numerous high awards from different competitions. TAM has been the highest rated male voice choir in Estonia for the last 10 years (according to the local male voice choirs’ contest). The choir’s repertoire comprises very diverse music – classical male voice choir pieces play an important role, but contemporary music and folk music arrangements are also some of the favourites. The choir’s most beloved composers are probably maestros Veljo Tormis and Gustav Ernesaks, but maestro Alo Ritsing who has also stood in front of the choir for more than 50 years can not be left unnoticed – his music has a special place in TAM’s heart. A spark can also be seen in the singers’ eyes when opera choirs are being performed. During the years, many conductors have worked with the choir and as of now, the responsibility lies on the shoulders of Roland Viilukas, who started as a chief conductor only a year ago. Together with Made Ritsing, they stand for the high artistic level of the Tartu Academic Male Voice Choir.
Church & Society: Disaster Buckets & Hygiene Kits
All are welcome to help assemble Disaster Buckets and Hygiene Kits on Saturday, August 16th in Fellowship Hall from 10am - 12pm.
This event is hosted by Church & Society. Funds for these buckets were raised by our Vacation Bible School families. Thank you!
These buckets and kits go to the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) to assist those affected by crisis or chronic need.
You can learn more about UMCOR here
Hope to see you there!
Youth Bible Study
All High School students are welcome to join us for Youth Bible Study from 7pm - 8pm in the Youth Room by Fellowship Hall.
Topic for August: Psalms
Women's Bible Study
All women are welcome to Women’s Bible Study on Tuesdays at 11am in the Mackey Room.
Contact Deaconess Ruth Campbell with any questions at 404 593 3554
Hymn Sing
All are welcome to attend an Old Fashioned Hymn Sing in Fellowship Hall at 4pm!
Let’s gather together and sing some hymns!
Ice cream social to follow.
Summer Sunday School
Are you missing your Sunday School teachers and friends?
Ms. Suzy will once again be offering Summer Sunday School this year! Classes will be held from 10:00-11:00
Here's what we will be learning!
MIRACULOUS: A 4-Week Series from the Gospels on Jesus' Miracles.
SERIES OVERVIEW:
When we visit an aquarium, we find a whole world filled with sea creatures, plants, and more. Some of the discoveries we've made about what lives underwater can seem almost like a miracle. But it's not just under the sea where miracles happen—Jesus used water in some of his most well-known miracles! In this 4-week series, kids will learn about some of the incredible miracles Jesus performed to help people grow closer to God. As they do, they'll learn how Jesus does everything out of love, calls us to follow him, knows what we need, and most of all, that Jesus can do anything!
Youth Bible Study
All High School students are welcome to join us for Youth Bible Study from 7pm - 8pm in the Youth Room by Fellowship Hall.
Topic for August: Psalms
Youth Bible Study
All High School Students are welcome every Thursday from 7pm-8pm in the Youth Room by Fellowship Hall for Youth Bible Study.
What do you want to study in the Bible?
Women's Bible Study
All women are welcome to Women’s Bible Study on Tuesdays at 11am in the Mackey Room.
Contact Deaconess Ruth Campbell with any questions at 404 593 3554
Summer Sunday School
Are you missing your Sunday School teachers and friends?
Ms. Suzy will once again be offering Summer Sunday School this year! Classes will be held from 10:00-11:00
Here's what we will be learning!
MIRACULOUS: A 4-Week Series from the Gospels on Jesus' Miracles.
SERIES OVERVIEW:
When we visit an aquarium, we find a whole world filled with sea creatures, plants, and more. Some of the discoveries we've made about what lives underwater can seem almost like a miracle. But it's not just under the sea where miracles happen—Jesus used water in some of his most well-known miracles! In this 4-week series, kids will learn about some of the incredible miracles Jesus performed to help people grow closer to God. As they do, they'll learn how Jesus does everything out of love, calls us to follow him, knows what we need, and most of all, that Jesus can do anything!
Youth Bible Study
All High School Students are welcome every Thursday from 7pm-8pm in the Youth Room by Fellowship Hall for Youth Bible Study.
What do you want to study in the Bible?
VBS 2025 at Asbury: Road Trip
Vacation Bible School (VBS) is here!
This year’s theme is Road Trip, and we can’t wait!!
VBS meets each evening Sunday - Wednesday from 5:45pm to 8:00pm.
Contact: Heather Harman heather@asburyweb.org
Decorating for VBS
Help us transform the church for Vacation Bible School!
Decorating Dates/Times are as follows:
Wednesday, July 9th: 9AM-12PM
Thursday, July 10th: 6PM-8PM
Wednesday, July 16th: 9AM-12PM
Thursday, July 17th: 6PM-8PM
Sunday July 13th: 11:00AM-2:00PM
Saturday, July 19th: 9AM-12PM
Decoration Requests:
Road Signs (to borrow)
Traffic Lights (to borrow)
Large boxes
Power Wheels/Cozy Coupes (to borrow)
Large old maps
If you’re interested in helping to decorate and/or have any of our requested items, please contact Laurie Miller at malabys@comcast.net
Youth Bible Study
All High School Students are welcome every Thursday from 7pm-8pm in the Youth Room by Fellowship Hall for Youth Bible Study.
What do you want to study in the Bible?
Decorating for VBS
Help us transform the church for Vacation Bible School!
Decorating Dates/Times are as follows:
Wednesday, July 9th: 9AM-12PM
Thursday, July 10th: 6PM-8PM
Wednesday, July 16th: 9AM-12PM
Thursday, July 17th: 6PM-8PM
Sunday July 13th: 11:00AM-2:00PM
Saturday, July 19th: 9AM-12PM
Decoration Requests:
Road Signs (to borrow)
Traffic Lights (to borrow)
Large boxes
Power Wheels/Cozy Coupes (to borrow)
Large old maps
If you’re interested in helping to decorate and/or have any of our requested items, please contact Laurie Miller at malabys@comcast.net
Decorating for VBS
Help us transform the church for Vacation Bible School!
Decorating Dates/Times are as follows:
Wednesday, July 9th: 9AM-12PM
Thursday, July 10th: 6PM-8PM
Wednesday, July 16th: 9AM-12PM
Thursday, July 17th: 6PM-8PM
Sunday July 13th: 11:00AM-2:00PM
Saturday, July 19th: 9AM-12PM
Decoration Requests:
Road Signs (to borrow)
Traffic Lights (to borrow)
Large boxes
Power Wheels/Cozy Coupes (to borrow)
Large old maps
If you’re interested in helping to decorate and/or have any of our requested items, please contact Laurie Miller at malabys@comcast.net
Women's Bible Study
All women are welcome to Women’s Bible Study on Tuesdays at 11am in the Mackey Room.
Contact Deaconess Ruth Campbell with any questions at 404 593 3554